I know GitHub and GitLab are known for pay adjustments based on location. I wonder if the founders have anything to say about this.
We don't think cost of living make sense. We do think paying market rates is the way to go. Market rates vary around the world and so does our compensation.
What you're saying is self contradicting, and in any case GitLab does take cost of living (rent being the largest part of that) directly into account when calculating compensation.